British Quidditch Cup won by Velociraptors in Oxford

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The finest seekers, chasers and beaters have taken part in the Harry Potter-inspired British Quidditch Cup.

Each player must hold a broom between their legs while competing in the sport, which also draws on rugby and dodgeball.

Last year's winners Velociraptors retained their title by beating Warwick 70-30 in Oxford on Sunday after catching the snitch to end the game.

Quidditch UK president Mel Piper said the cup was the "most competitive yet".

Jay Holmes, who plays for the Velociraptors, said: "People see Raptors as a faceless machine, but I think we've shown that we have the biggest heart."

Oxford was hosting the cup for a second time having previously welcomed the first British Quidditch Cup in 2013 when 16 teams competed.

Quidditch UK said the sport had since grown in popularity with more than 800 players and 40 active teams in the UK.

There is also a Quidditch World Cup, to be held in Florence in June, which will see Team UK compete against other international sides.

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Source: Quidditch UK